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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.08, 22,913.62 and 9,152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.08, 22,913.62 and 9,152.08 is: 12,629.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.08 : 22,913.62 = 9,152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.08/22,913.62 = 9,152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.08x = 22,913.62 × 9,152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.08x = 209,707,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,707,283.33/16,604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,629.86

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